Classic French Salted Butter Cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of Classic French Salted Butter Cookies! These buttery treats boast a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, making them an irresistible snack. With their golden hue and crumbly texture, each cookie melts in your mouth, evoking memories of quaint French bakeries. Perfect for enjoying with tea or coffee, these cookies also make a charming gift or a delightful addition to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sea salt (plus more for sprinkling)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract and sea salt until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Sprinkle with extra sea salt if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg